Things to do in Tainan, Taiwan: The Best Day Trips from

February 17, 2022 Frederic Celentano

One of Taiwan's oldest cities and the former capital, Tainan is a modern city of commerce and trade, history and culture. It is also a religious center, with more than a thousand temples (including Taiwan’s first Confucian temple) plus frequent festivals and parades. Visit Guohua Street to sample Taiwanese specialties and local markets. Discover Taiwan’s people and past at The National Museum of History. Chimei Museum includes beautiful gardens and a private collection of art and musical instruments.
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1. 3-Day Tour: Southern Taiwan from Taipei with Cijing Island and Tainan

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Taiwan may be a small island, however the lifestyle of local people is quite different from North and South. If you feel like to slow down a little bit, Southern Taiwan is a great place to enjoy a carefree vacation. Depart from Taipei to visit 3 top destinations in Southern Taiwan on this 3-day tour. Explore the harbor city of Kaohsiung by ferry and rickshaw, immerse yourself in natural beauty of Kenting National Park and stroll through several historical sites in the ancient capital city of Tainan. Breakfast will be provided on your second and third days and hotel accommodation will be provided on your first and second nights. This is a guided tour and the price also includes 2 one-way high-speed rail tickets and transport by an air-conditioned vehicle.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Air-conditioned vehicle, Professional tour guide, Admission fee and entrance ticket included in the itinerary, 1-way high-speed train ride from Taipei to Kaohsiung (standard class), 1-way high-speed train ride from Tainan to Taipei (standard class), Cijin ferry ride, Tricycle Rickshaw experience, 2-night hotel accommodation, Insurance

Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch, Dinner

Reviewed By carsiaalik

From Nanya Rocks to Jiufen, overall amazing experience! Worth the price and the view is just incredible. Would reccomend it to those that just wants to get away for a fresh breath of air and walk around historic sites. Our tour guide Tony was very helpful and nice!!

2. 1- Day Private Guided Tainan Tour

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Customized and flexible itinerary for Tainan based on your must-sees and can’t-miss experiences. Let our professional English-speaking tour guide show you Taiwan's oldest and most revered city. Discover Tainan's history through Dutch forts, Confucious temples, and Ming shrines. Find the island's most authentic food on Anping Old Street and at local vendors only your guide knows. Explore recently-revived heritage sites, art installations, and natural wonders, all at your own pace and with a knowledgeable tour guide! Just let us know where you want to go, or let your tour guide show you the top spots on this private, guided tour.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Travel insurance

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By 619jeffry

Taiwan is a small island with lots to see. Many people would be inclined to hire a car and drive themselves, but this is not always a good idea in Taiwan. Taiwan is mountainous, it's topography is rarely easy to follow. Therefore, arranging a tour is worth considering. You can consult the friendly people at My Taiwan Tour Travel Services directly or arrange your own itinerary on-line

3. Private charter to Tainan: ultimate Tainan full day trip!

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This tour will bring you to the most famous and fascinating touring spot in Tainan on a Single day! Such as historic spot like the Anping fort, Chikan tower, and Guohua Street where you can taste a various kind of local street food. Then you will experience beautiful sunset at Jing Zhai Jiao Tile Paved Salt Fields as the end of the tour. Finally our driver will take you back to your hotel, waiting for your next visit to Taiwan!

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Food and drink, Entrance ticket fee

Reviewed By bengie11

Our tour guide Alen is very details oriented and well informed on the attractions and also gives us great advices on where to take great pictures and our latern. My family had a great time having him as our tour guide and we will not hesitate to recommend to our friends.

4. Tainan Spiritual Culture Tour

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Discover Taiwan's rich and varied spiritual culture with a visit through lively temples, historical incense shops, and a local, English-speaking guide well educated in Taiwan's many religious influences. Begin your day with a tour through the 18 levels of Taoist hell at the unique and lively Daitianfu Temple. Equipped with animatronics and staged scenes, this journey is a rare sighting and comprehensive glimpse into Taiwan's Taoist religion. Next, visit Tainan's Confucian Temple, Taiwan's oldest Confucian temple dating back to 1665. You will end the day at a family-owned incense shop to learn about spiritual traditions and modern-day rituals, leaving Tainan with your very own incense sticks and a piece of Taiwanese culture.

Inclusions: Admission to Taoist hell & Taiwan Confucian Temple, Travel insurance

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By 619jeffry

Taiwan is a small island with lots to see. Many people would be inclined to hire a car and drive themselves, but this is not always a good idea in Taiwan. Taiwan is mountainous, it's topography is rarely easy to follow. Therefore, arranging a tour is worth considering. You can consult the friendly people at My Taiwan Tour Travel Services directly or arrange your own itinerary on-line

5. Tainan Historical Tour

MyTaiwanTour Travel Services

Discover Taiwan's oldest city and cultural capital on this historical tour through Tainan. Your knowledgeable and passionate English-speaking guide will give you a comprehensive history lesson while guiding you through Dutch forts, Chinese (Fujianese) architecture, and popular nature sites. Take a step back in time to learn about the island's fascinating history under imperialistic rule while simultaneously exploring modern-day Tainan. This is a history tour of Taiwan you won't want to miss! 09:00 Pick up from your accommodation 09:30 Anping Cultural Zone Part 1: Anping Old Fort 10:30 Anping Cultural Zone Part 2: Anping Tree House and Old Tait & Co. Merchant House 12:30 Lunch (at guest's expense) 14:00 Fort Provintia (Chihkan Tower) 15:20 Koxinga Shrine 16:00 Lin Department Store (Hayashi Department Store) 17:30 Drop-off at your accommodation

Inclusions: Admission to Anping Fort, Anping Tree House and Old Tait & Co. Merchant House & Fort Provintia, Travel insurance, 5-seater sedan/9-seater van/21-seater mini bus

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By 619jeffry

Taiwan is a small island with lots to see. Many people would be inclined to hire a car and drive themselves, but this is not always a good idea in Taiwan. Taiwan is mountainous, it's topography is rarely easy to follow. Therefore, arranging a tour is worth considering. You can consult the friendly people at My Taiwan Tour Travel Services directly or arrange your own itinerary on-line

6. 1-Day Tainan Art and Leisure Tour

MyTaiwanTour Travel Services

Kick back and enjoy the sites in Taiwan's oldest and quaintest city through cultural-creative sites that preserve Tainan's heritage. Explore Tainan's rich history and preserved nature sites with a calm ride down the Sicao Green Tunnel, Taiwan's "Mini Amazon Rainforest" formed by thriving mangroves. Then, explore the historic Anping Old Street, Tainan's oldest street, for some of the island's most authentic eats. Take a leisurely stroll through Ten Drum Cultural Park, a 5 hectare village recently revived by the Ten Drum Band. Formerly an area for colonial Japanese warehouses, the Ten Drum Band introduced Taiwanese drumming traditions to turn the park into Asia’s first drumming-themed art village with live performances (which you will attend), shopping, and attractions. Optional drumming classes are offered for your learning and enterainment on this tour!

Inclusions: Raft tour in Sicao, Admission to Ten Drum Cultrual Park, Travel insurance

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By 619jeffry

Taiwan is a small island with lots to see. Many people would be inclined to hire a car and drive themselves, but this is not always a good idea in Taiwan. Taiwan is mountainous, it's topography is rarely easy to follow. Therefore, arranging a tour is worth considering. You can consult the friendly people at My Taiwan Tour Travel Services directly or arrange your own itinerary on-line

7. Private Custom Tour: One Day in Tainan

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Customize your own personal itinerary and explore this ancient city at your own pace. Enjoy a flexible trip to your schedule and discover the hidden germs of this city. Two options to tailor-make a half-day or full-day trip based on your interests. Be sure to contact the tour operator to pre-plan your itinerary after booking. Your private tour starts with pick-up from the coordinate time and location. In addition to your personal “must-sees”, your tour guides provides you suggestions according to your interests. By the way, every tour guide has his/her own pocket list! Don’t forget to take insider’s tips and insights. If you are a first-time visitor, check out our recommended attractions and enjoy a nostalgic tour.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Professional tour guide, Liability insurance

Exclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Gratuities, Entrance tickets

Reviewed By carsiaalik

From Nanya Rocks to Jiufen, overall amazing experience! Worth the price and the view is just incredible. Would reccomend it to those that just wants to get away for a fresh breath of air and walk around historic sites. Our tour guide Tony was very helpful and nice!!

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